Government Final Exam Fall 2023

The U.S. Congress is a bicameral branch of government in which each state--

• is represented based on its population in the House of Representatives and is equally represented in the Senate

• elects members of the Senate and the House of Representatives every other year

• is represented based on its population in the Senate and is equally represented in the House of Representatives

• is represented based on its population in both the Senate and in the House of Representatives

Which of the following is the best definition of the term due process of law?

• Government must not enact too many laws or regulations.

• Government must act fairly and in accordance with established rules.

• The people must be given regular opportunities to approve or disapprove laws made by the government.

• Office holders and officials must be bound by the laws.

Evaluate what you know about the role of third parties in the United States. Which statement about candidates from third and minor parties is most accurate?

• They are often willing to be more honest and take definite stands on controversial issues.

• They are usually less informed about important issues than the candidates from the major parties are.

• Their supporters are usually less involved in politics than the supporters of major-party candidates.

• Their ideas about difficult issues are usually more popular than the ideas of candidates from major parties.

Which of the following is a valid criticism of the electoral college system?

• Any election might have to be decided in the Senate.

• The winner of the popular vote is not guaranteed the presidency.

• Any election might be too close to be decided on the day people vote.

• The winner of the electoral vote is not guaranteed the presidency.

Each division of government exercises distinct powers to carry out its functions and to prevent the accumulation of power is known as

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Rule of law

Which founding father wrote most of the Constitution and its amendments, known as the Bill of Rights?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Jay

Who was the leader of the Federalist Party and Secretary of the Treasury?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

How many members of Congress are in the Senate?

• 100

• 200

• 300

• 400

How many justices serve on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 6

• 8

• 9